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Local News

(16:45) MONTEREY- A Monterey Peninsula water provider’s desalination project is facing obstacles. California American Water held a special meeting on Wednesday to explore solutions to the stalled project. The desalination…Read More

(18:49) MONTERET-Authorities arrested a Monterey couple on drugs and weapons charges Friday. Agents with a Peninsula Regional Violence and Narcotics unit performed a probation compliance search at a resident on…Read More

A major marijuana growing operation was raided on federal land in the Los Padres National Forest last week. The pot field was spotted by U.S. Forest Service helicopters conducting surveillance…Read More

(17:39) CARMEL VALLEY- Vineyards around California and the central coast are preparing for an early harvest. Wine grape growers have already began harvesting grapes in July for the second year…Read More

Show Talk

This week as her special guest from the arts Ruth Copland is pleased to be interviewing Darren Korb, award-winning audio director, song-writer, and composer. Darren is audio director at independent…Read More

Santa Cruz > > Last fall, when Santa Cruz County started talking about how to manage marijuana grows, which eventually led to a short-lived ban on cultivation, local industry insider Christopher Carr…Read More

This week as her special guest from the arts Ruth Copland is pleased to be interviewing William Finnegan award-winning literary journalist and narrative non-fiction author. If you enjoy the interview…Read More

With Dr. Joel Wallach and Doug Winfrey

Call in Number: 831 479 5911

A biomedical research pioneer, Dr. Joel D. Wallach spent more than 40 years in the field of Veterinary Medicine, observing and researching the effects of individual nutrients on animal health, before becoming a Naturopathic Physician in 1982. Today, Dr. Wallach is renowned for his groundbreaking research on the health benefits of selenium and other minerals. He currently dedicates his time to lecturing throughout the world on the therapeutic benefits of vitamins and minerals, and on lobbying the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on behalf of the dietary supplement industry.

With with Greg and Marleen

Your one-stop location for all your culinary news, reviews and ideas. We are the FUN in the kitchen. We are food enthusiasts that have a true passion for food!

We love and enjoy everything with food, and the preparation! During our shows, we will showcase and talk about the following:

- Your Best Recipes, Nationally and Internationally
- Reviews on top Recipe Books
- Interviews with Chefs, Authors, and pioneers of this industry
- Offer Kitchen tips and techniques for when you’re in the kitchen
- And share innovative ideas so we can keep our time in the kitchen exciting and fun.

With Michael Olson

It's a fact: 100% of your audience eats food, but only a very small percentage of your audience knows from where their food comes!

Every week, as he has for over 940 weeks, award-winning author and host Michael Olson brings the most important issues of our lives to the table for an hour of what's-eating-what-radio that entertains listeners and grows audience.

How will the price of fuel affect the price of food? Is it safe to eat genetically-engineered corn? Will we have to compete with the Chinese for food?

With Ruth Copland

Ruth Copland presents a two-hour show with an interview/talk format. In the first hour, we discuss all kinds of topics from all kinds of angles attempting to see if we have more in common than divides us, focusing on debate rather than one-sided conversations. We discuss topics with local relevance and global significance. In the second hour, we keep a balance between the left and right brain by featuring stimulating in-depth interviews with talented local, national, and international guests from all areas of the arts.

With Rockelle and MC Hager

Our shows feature positive solutions and life-loving, uplifting content... what people do for the love of it! We feature positive news, informative interviews with dynamic guests, life-affirming messages, inspirational music, satirical comedy, and the best of what our global community has to offer. We are talk radio in a variety show format.

With Alex Darnell

KSCO radio in Santa Cruz, California brings you a variety of hosts discussing local and national topics.

Monday: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

With Georgia Peach

Georgia will entertain and inform you while she delights you with her Southern charm and sharp wit. She's an unapologetic common-sense conservative who isn't afraid to ruffle the feathers of the powers-that-be with her intelligent commentary and unabashed sense of humor.

With Pamela Fugitt-Hetrick

Money Moves is all about the one you love the most... your money! Topics include investing, saving, taxes, insurance and so much more. We'll answer your questions about your money and making it work for you.

Thursday: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

With Neil Pearlberg

Brought to you by local surf writer Neil Pearlberg, and skate shop owner Terry Campion. The talk show focuses on everything surﬁng and skateboarding with special guests that you can call in to ask your question. There is local live music, a trivia contest, and up-to-date news of Santa Cruz surf and skate cultures.

With Steph Taylor and Robert Watson

Out in Santa Cruz is a locally-produced LGBTQ talk show covering news of the week & sharing the diverse voices of the queer community. Co-hosted by Steph Taylor & Rob Watson. Join us live Saturday nights 7-8pm here on KSCO AM 1080.

With Mr. Logic

Airing on KSCO 1080 AM, Santa Cruz's news/talk radio and one of the last privately owned radio stations in the United States, We've Got Your Back will get the conversation going about the growing back pain epidemic in our country. Every week, Dr. Eric and Ben will discuss topics like how back pain occurs, treatment and prevention techniques, the growing concern for "sitting disease" and how it affects the back, the corporate ramifications of not having a wellness program that encourages employee physical activity, and much more.

With Janine Avila & Numa Trepanier

The Avilanche Power Hour is all about YOU and want is going on in your life!! We are going to solve problems, talk about what matters to you most in your life! No politics, religion or whining allowed!!

Thursday: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

With Christopher Carr

TThe Cannabis Connection provides stimulating conversation with professionals, activists, researchers and experts striving to demystify common misconceptions about Cannabis. “Our goal is to educate and open a dialogue surrounding the potential that this plant provides to treat ailments but also heal our society from a social and economic standpoint,” explains host Christopher Carr. “Through conversation and providing a place to answer questions, introduce new ideas and provide empirical evidence of the benefits this plant provides we hope to remedy the negative social stigma surrounding Cannabis.”

Times are changing and Cannabis prohibition is coming to an end. With legalization approaching it is obvious the time to talk Cannabis is now.

With Thomas Todd

Coach's Decision is a sports talk radio program on KSCO 1080 AM based in Santa Cruz, CA. Hosts Thomas Todd and Joaquin Nagle discuss national sports topics and their favorite Bay Area teams. The show features appearances by athletes, writers, bloggers and some of their very best friends. Listen live Wednesdays at 8 pm, or listen on YouTube Thursday mornings.

Dr. Wallach starts the show discussing the value of owning a home-based business. Giving a brief over-view of the new Youngevity "ACT" energy drink comparing it to some of the popular energy drinks on the market. Outlining the many advantages that the "ACT" drink has over the traditional "not so healthy" energy drinks.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a recent news story. California Kaiser hospital was recently fined by the state medical board $25,000 because of the death of an infant that was given wrong medication dosages. The young boy suffering from a genetic disorder was given nine times the prescribed amount of a drug resulting in his death. The hospital is appealing the fine because they believe they have corrected the procedural flaw that contributed in the death.

Callers

Sylvia wants to get a nutritional supplement plan for her mother who is calcium deficient.

Jim has a Beagle with arthritis.

Christine has a 3 year old boy with a chest cold and her doctor wants to prescribe steroids.

Dr. Wallach starts the show discussing all of the medical mistakes that injure, infect and kill Americans every year. Doc asserts that people need to become their own health advocate and educate themselves about health. Outlining several books and CD's to aid in their education as well as tests that people can perform themselves to avoid costly doctors office visits.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a recent news article concerning pharmacy errors. According to data from the National Patient Safety Foundation every year their are 30 million despensing errors out of 3 billion prescriptions occur at outpatient pharmacies. The article also provides tips on how patients can help to avoid these sometimes fatal mistakes.

Callers

Kim's father has been diagnosed with hypertension, high blood glucose levels and low kidney function.

Ashley has been experiencing chronic bleeding from hemorrhoids.

Frank has been diagnosed with high cholesterol.

Michael calls to tell Dr. Wallach how well the "Pig Pack" worked for his health challenges.

Dr. Wallach starts the show discussing the importance of antioxidants for preventing cancer. Recommending Youngevity's "Ulitimate Selenium", "Vitale" and "Cocogevity" as great products for cancer prevention.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss two recent news stories. The first concerns a study that found an extract from broccoli helps prevent skin cancer. The second story concerns a study that found people in their 20's gain 15 to 30 pounds over five years on average. The study found that married couples in the same age range gain 6 to 9 pounds more than their single and dating counterparts.

Dr. Wallach starts todays show discussing men's health. Doc recommends that all men should start the health program with 90 essential nutrients and recommends several Youngevity products to accomplish this goal. Also recommending several products that help men to look younger.

Pearls of Wisdom

Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a recent research study by the National Cancer Institute. The researchers analyzed data from the diet and health study from the National Institutes of Health. Looking at data from nearly 100,000 women checking their BMI (body mass index) at ages 18, 35 and 50. Also tracking the women who developed breast cancer and found that those who gained significant weight after age 18 had a 50% increased risk of breast cancer.

Callers

Kay has two grandsons one diagnosed with Turret's syndrome and another diagnosed with ADD.